The government will have to navigate difficult legal issues and use testimony about incidents clouded by time. But conspiracy laws are powerful tools for prosecutors.

In his first week as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani tried to bridge the political theater of his campaign with the much harder work of governing.

A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.

The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.

His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.

When the National Portrait Gallery replaced a portrait of President Trump this week, it took down a biography of his first term.

The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country.

The airstrikes followed an even larger attack in December to avenge the killing of three Americans last year.

Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.

The Brazilian star of “The Secret Agent” is a major Oscar contender, though some at home turned against him for criticizing the right-wing government.

Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.

The movies and TV series competing for the 83rd Golden Globes. The ceremony will air on Jan. 11.